London International TV Week Preview: 12 Hot Shows With Global Ambitions, Banijay-All3Media Merger Analyzed

View on web New reader? Subscribe February 19, 2026 The Deadline Dozen: Twelve Red-Hot Shows At The London TV Screenings That Have Global Ambitions Featuring Bella Ramsey, Minnie Driver & 'The Wire' Stars On Horseback By Jesse Whittock, Max Goldbart and Stewart Clarke Scale, Squeezed Middle & Producer Angst: How A Banijay-All3Media Merger Would Impact The TV Distribution Landscape Reports of a deal between the two behemoths are rife, which would create a selling beast with 255,000 hours of content. By Max Goldbart "London, L.A., Cannes": Lucy Smith Says UK Content Week Is Among Biggest In TV & Addresses MIP London's Future The MIP boss addressed how the event works next to the London TV Screenings and whether it will remain in the UK capital. By Jesse Whittock 'The Wire' Stars Dominic West & Clarke Peters Reunite For Epic Horseback Adventure In 'Beyond The Silk Road' Documentary As Jimmy McNulty and Lester Freamon they policed the streets of Baltimore, now they are saddling up for a doc. By Stewart Clarke British Star Nigel Havers On Taking Role In TV4's Swedish Financial Crime Drama 'Golden Boys': "It's A Hell Of A Good Story" The British star reveals how and why he signed on to play Lord Moyne in the money series. By Jesse Whittock 'The 1% Club' Cements Position As Top-Selling British Format With Sweden & Italy Deals Creator Dan Auerbach and BBC Studios' Sumi Connock discuss why the game-changing format has been so successful. By Max Goldbart 'Grand Hotel By The Sea' Aims To Put Dutch Period Drama On The Map As ZDF Studios Preps Global Launch The romantic series may just be The Netherlands' answer to 'Downton Abbey'. By Stewart Clarke BBC To Show Podcast-Inspired Documentary 'Miriam Margolyes Made Me Me' BAFTA-winning director Simon Draper's show is headed to the Beeb. By Stewart Clarke Keshet Picks Up Channel 5's 'Number One Fan' Drama Series About The Cutthroat World Of Daytime TV To Headline London Screenings Slate Sally Lindsay and Jill Halfpenny star in this show being sold by the Israeli major. By Max Goldbart France TV Distribution Boards Drama Series 'The Ones Left Behind' Starring Isabelle Carré  This one could be the big French-language drama launch in London over the coming days. By Stewart Clarke Yes Studios Distills Debut London TV Screenings Slate With 'Brewing Trouble', 'Strangers' & More 'On Standby' is also on sale in the UK capital as the 'Fauda' seller aims to make a splash. By Jesse Whittock Banijay Asks 'Who's Guilty?' At London TV Screenings With DR's Danish Comedy-Crime Format The Danish comedy-crime format from Metronome will get attendees thinking, and hopefully laughing. By Jesse Whittock Beta Film Boards Quebec Noir Series 'Northern Traces' Starring Danny Gilmore Set in a snowbound rural town, this Canadian show could be a big seller. By Stewart Clarke This email was sent to punjabsvera@gmail.com by Deadline. Please add email@email.deadline.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 11355 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA, 90064 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe